Underground Drops Manager

Job overview

The Underground Drops Manager role is onsite in Huntsville, AL, with compensation described as competitive but no numeric amount specified. JHB-CUI’s posting focuses on underground telecommunications construction operations and field crews. The manager owns day-to-day underground drop operations, leading crews and subcontractors to complete work safely, efficiently, and to required standards. The role monitors production and quality, supports customer commitments, and develops an operation capable of scaling.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily underground drop activities
• assign and monitor work and production metrics
• ensure installations meet company, customer, utility, and construction standards
• address recurring quality issues
• enforce safe excavation, utility locating, and PPE practices
• maintain professional jobsites and customer communication
• manage aging work and backlog
• support crews and subcontractors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

underground drops manager

huntsville al

jhb-cui

telecommunications construction

underground drops

fiber construction

field operations

crew leadership

subcontractor management

excavation safety

quality control

market travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• paid holidays
• company-provided tools and resources
• career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Requires underground telecommunications, utilities, broadband, fiber, cable, or related construction operations experience; field crew or subcontractor leadership; valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the assigned market as needed.

About the employer

JHB-CUI is hiring for this role. Industry: Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.